Mitchell Cassel ’77: Optometrist to the Stars
Mitchell Cassel ’77 has become a leader in custom color and prosthetic contact lenses, serving both Hollywood actors like Timothée Chalamet and patients with vision-related disfigurements.
Ron Amey ’74: Supporting Future Chemists
Ron Amey ’74 knew from a young age that he wanted to be a chemist. It brought him awards, a National Merit scholarship, research at Lehigh, and a career at DuPont. Now, the Ameys have created an endowment supporting summer undergraduate chemistry research.
A Match Made at Lehigh: Two Alumni’s Shared Journey Through Medicine
From sorority sisters and roommates to fellow Yale residents, Julia Adamson ’20 and Ali Toth ’20 have supported each other through every step of the way.
Built with Heart: A Life in Full for Jesse L. Salwen ’60 P’85
Jesse Salwen ’60 built an empire of heart-shaped candy boxes, traveled the world, and reinvented himself as a photographer.
Hotel Bethlehem — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
When the future of the Hotel Bethlehem was in jeopardy, Bruce Haines ’67 rallied fellow alums to save the beloved landmark and cornerstone of downtown.
Michael Seiden ’63: Producing the Next Great Story
Michael Seiden ’63 ’64 has helped bring productions of all sizes to the stage, from regional theater projects to a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
Systems for Sustainability: Lehigh Alumni Drive Climate Solutions
Nicole Ganot ’06, Nishad Pai ’93 '26P, Joseph Paluska MBA’91, and Sarah Woogen ’13 advance sustainable innovation to solve climate challenges.
2026 Graduates: What’s Next
Meet a few members of the Class of 2026 and find out their plans as they leave South Mountain.